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Travel to Ireland

• Getting to Dublin by train/ferry

If you are based in Europe or the UK, there are a number of sail and rail options to reduce your conference carbon footprint. The following websites provide a combined ticket from anywhere in the UK to Dublin Ferryport for £55: thetrainline, transportforwales and nationalrail. There is also an overnight ferry available from Cherbourg in Northern France to Dublin at stenaline. A local bus from the Ferryport to Dublin city center is available, though it is recommended to book a taxi or us the Free Now  taxi app, the main operator in Ireland.

• Getting to Dublin by plane

Aer Lingus fly direct to Dublin Airport from many European and US cities. There are also several other airlines that provide either direct flights or indirect flights via London. These may be cheaper, but will likely be longer due to the connection in London.

If you are flying from Europe, Ryanair provide low cost flights from many locations direct to Dublin Airport. Beware that in other countries Ryanair often fly from smaller airports that are sometimes more difficult to get to.

• From the airport to Dublin city center

Aircoach provides a frequent service connecting Dublin Airport to the most popular Dublin hotels and also to UCD. Prices are approximately €10 one way and €15 return. The service runs 24 hours, although buses are less frequent during the night. Attendees staying at the recommended hotels or coming straight to UCD should take the Route 700 Dublin Airport to Dublin City Centre & Leopardstown.

Another option is to take a taxi, which will cost €20-35. Taxis from the airport are readily available outside the Arrivals Hall.

Travel to UCD

• Taxi

There are a large number of taxi services available in Dublin across the city with many taxi ranks available in the city centre. Ensure you travel in a registered taxi - their taxi license will be displayed on the roof of the car and on the dashboard. You can also order taxis through the Free Now app for a small additional fee.

• Public Transport

Public transport in Dublin is available in the form of bus, rail and tram. Public transport typically runs from 7AM until 11.30PM. Typical fares are approximately €2.50 per journey; you can either pay on the bus (exact change required) or you can use a LEAP card.

UCD and the recommended hotels are all connected to the city center by several frequent bus services including the 46a, 145 and 39a.

• Bicycle

There is a station-less bike share scheme in Dublin called Bleeper. You can download the app from the Google Play store or Apple App Store. The bicycles can be parked at any sheffield/staple bike rack within a large area that covers the city centre and UCD campus.

Accomodation tips

• Mespil Hotel
  The Mespil Hotel is between the centre and UCD on the Grand Canal. UCD can be reached within 25 minutes by bus lines 39a, 11, 46A, 145, 155. The rates are in the price mid-range for Dublin.

• Hilton Dublin
  The Hilton Dublin hotel is also between the centre and UCD on the Grand Canal. UCD can be reached within 25 minutes by bus lines 39a, 11, 46A, 145, 155. The rates are in the higher price range for Dublin.

• Hampton Hotel
  A boutique hotel located in Donnybrook, the Hampton Hotel is conveniently located roughly half way between UCD and Dublin City Centre. The 46a and 145 bus routes connect the hotel with both UCD and Dublin City Centre. The bus takes less than 10 minutes to get to either UCD or to the city centre. The hotel is also within walking distance of Ranelagh and Donnybrook, both of which have a large number of restaurants and bars to choose from. Room rates can be very reasonable (mid-range).

• Clayton Hotel Burlington Road
  The Clayton Hotel Burlington Hotel is conveniently located. Being on the 39a, 46a and 145 bus routes connecting UCD with Dublin City Centre, it provides a good balance between proximity to both the conference venue and the city. The bus takes less than 10 minutes to get to either UCD or to the city centre. The hotel is also within walking distance of Ranelagh and Donnybrook, both of which have a large number of restaurants and bars to choose from.

• Radisson St. Helen's Hotel
  For those with more substantial travel budgets, the Radisson St. Helen's hotel is top quality 5 star hotel about 10 minutes walk from UCD. It is serviced by the 46a and 145 bus routes.

• Talbot Hotel Stillorgan
  Further out of town is the Talbot Hotel Stillorgan. Guests receive complimentary WiFi access throughout the hotel, use of a fitness room and use of a courtesy shuttle bus to and from UCD, subject to availability & advance booking. The current B&B rate for UCD is approximately €120 pp. It's located 15 minutes from the conference venue by Dublin bus, but it's 35-40 minutes away from the city center.

• Guest houses
  Guest houses are a cheaper option than a hotel. Below is a list of some of the guest houses within walking distance or a short bus ride from UCD.

• Donnybrook Lodge

• Morehampton Townhouse

• Donnybrook Hall